Bloomingburg Man Charged with DWAI in Pearl River

Brendan Ayres, 52, of Bloomingburg N.Y. is due in Orangetown Justice Court March 11.

The Orangetown Police received a complaint about a vehicle driving erratically in the Pearl River area Feb. 13. An Orangetown Police Officer found it, conducted a traffic stop, and observed that the driver had slurred speech and poor motor control.

After a brief investigation Ayres was placed under arrest for suspicion of Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. At this time he was also found to be in possession of a controlled substance.

Ayres was transported to Orangetown Police Headquarters where he was administered a chemical test (results pending). He was charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, both misdemeanors.

He was released on $200 bail.